- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burnsville, NC
South Toe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Toe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370507002032
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Toe Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Toe Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Toe Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Burnsville, NC.
School address
District: Yancey County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370507002032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
South Toe Elementary held near 106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370507002032 · Burnsville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 15.3:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Heritage High (642 students)
South Toe Elementary held near 106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Toe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Herit
Mountain Heritage High
642 students
- Blue Ridge Ele
Blue Ridge Elementary
382 students
- Burnsville Ele
Burnsville Elementary
350 students
- East Yancey Mi
East Yancey Middle
259 students
- Cane River Mid 210
Cane River Middle
210 students
- This school 107
South Toe Elementary
107 students
What this shows South Toe Elementary reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Toe Elementary compares
South Toe Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▼ 6% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,455
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, South Toe Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yancey County Schools reports $14,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Toe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Heritage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Yancey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane River Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Toe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Burnsville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~107 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Toe Elementary
How many students attend South Toe Elementary?
South Toe Elementary has 107 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burnsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 108 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Toe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Toe Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Toe Elementary?
62.0% of students at South Toe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Toe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Toe Elementary is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Burnsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Toe Elementary?
South Toe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Toe Elementary rank among public schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Toe Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Burnsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burnsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Yancey County Schools?
Besides South Toe Elementary, Yancey County Schools also operates Mountain Heritage High (642 students), Blue Ridge Elementary (382 students), and Burnsville Elementary (350 students). See the Yancey County Schools district page for the complete list.